Outdoor living spaces have become the “go-to” place for in-home entertaining. Whether having an intimate get-together with immediate family or socializing at a 6-foot distance with a small group of friends, you may want to consider broadening your decorating options for patios and decks. Going with a “retro” vibe can be a fun way to give these areas a unique sense of old-fashioned charm.
You’ve painted the walls, freshened up your window treatments and upgraded your flooring with new carpet or hardwood. But something is missing. You can’t quite put your finger on it, so why not put your foot on it instead?
Unless you’re an interior designer or professional decorator, the thought of totally decorating a new home, remodel or reconstruction can be scary! However, there are steps you can follow to move in the right direction. These steps will help you hone in on your preferences so that you can live with your decorating choices for the long haul.
Many of us are adjusting to the “new normal” of 2020, and our homes are, too. As we work and study from home, many of our spaces are doubling or even tripling in function. This is a trend born of necessity, but it also has created some interesting ways of looking at our homes that we might never have considered and may not soon abandon.
Some of the most popular colours in this year’s home decorating palette are the leafy greens, beachy blues and fresh florals of summer. These colours are everywhere—in popular paint schemes, wallpaper, fabrics, furnishings and even small appliances. What this means if you’re a summer person is that you won’t have to say a final farewell to your favorite season come fall.
When undertaking a paint or decorating project, homeowners achieve the best results by using the best tools. You can tell which are the best tools by checking out what the pros are using.
Summertime, naturally, is the biggest exterior painting season of the year. As you touch up around your home—or maybe completely repaint it—you may find that you’ve overlooked a few areas that need attention.
Done well, a faux-finished effect adds drama, elegance, fun and/or whimsy to your walls and other painted surfaces. Done poorly, a faux-finished effect will have you running for a can of paint and paint roller for a quick and merciful “do-over.”
In 2020, homeowners have a heightened interest in expanding their outdoor living spaces. With decorative concrete coatings, they can achieve this aesthetically pleasing goal.
Each year, the trends in home exterior paint colours shift. This shift is dependent on lots of factors, such as the economy, the overall mood of the country, political unrest, advancements in colour technologies, consumer colour confidence and more.
Any painting pro will tell you—the difference between a so-so painting job and an excellent one is in the prep. You can use the same quality paint and the same quality paint applicators, but if you skimped on the prep work, your final results will tell the tale.
Typically when you paint a room in your home, you are going to have something left over in the can. Maybe you have a collection of those cans in your basement, having saved them with the thought that “someday” you’ll have a use for that extra paint.
As we spend more time in our homes, we may be thinking about the next big colour trend. Greys have been huge in home decorating for quite some time, but it’s not too early to think, “What comes next?” Some of the answers may surprise you.
Does the word “home” conjure up sensations of comfort for you? Of safety, serenity and sanctuary? Of a warm and cozy embrace? Hopefully this is true for you, but if not, there are steps you can take to make your home more comfort-inducing. This is something to aspire to at all times—and maybe now more than ever.
Patios, decks, porches and gardens increasingly have become expansions of our living space. This is especially true now, as we’ve found ourselves by choice or necessity more at home than ever before.
Painting is one of the top DIY home improvement projects, but don’t assume that you’ll be able to paint like a pro without doing a bit of self-education. Painting well requires using the right products and the right techniques. If you follow these tips, you should be able to achieve superior results.
Not all windows are created equal. There are angled windows, arched windows, semicircular windows, bay windows, corner windows, tall windows, high windows, skinny windows—and let’s not forget about the glass on patio doors and French doors as well.
White subway tile has been one of the biggest decorating stories in recent years. The tile’s clean lines, bright appearance and classic 3-by-6-inch dimension are pleasing to the eye and work in many settings.
Carpet is one of the most beautiful investments you can make for your home, but choosing the right one can be challenging. It’s not always easy to choose the right carpet for a specific space, with so many piles and materials to choose from, or to visualize how a specific colour will look in your home.
If there’s any place in your home where you should feel comfortable, it’s your master suite. It is, after all, the place where you rest, unwind and rejuvenate at the end of the day.
